Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Bexley]
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sensible in what they provide. Where conditions are suitable
many schools encourage the children to work in bare feet.
The freedom of movement develops strong muscles and may
help in some measure to enable the feet of the young to resist
the misshapening effects of fashionable shoes.
The physical education advisers have continued to visit
the schools to give help to teachers. Within easy reach of
the Borough, courses have been run in swimming, junior
gymnastics, trampolining, keep fit, infant dance, netball and
junior netball. Notices of courses run by the C.C.P.R. and
other organisations have been circulated.
In conclusion the constant encouragement and help
received by the advisers from the Borough Education Officer
and his staff is much appreciated and valued.
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